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Get Real | Episode 10 Ft Srikanth B Iyer, CEO & Co-Founder, Homelaneinteriors

In this episode of Magicbricks’ Official Podcast – Get Real , host Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, sits down with Srikanth Iyer, Co-Founder & CEO of HomeLane, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, taking risks, building businesses, and learning from failures.Srikanth’s journey is anything but conventional. Starting by assembling and selling computers, he later co-founded Edurite, an education technology company that transformed learning experiences, before stepping into the world of home interiors with HomeLane, with a vision to bring predictability, technology and scale to a highly fragmented industry. (Forbes India)In this episode, we discuss:✓ The journey from computer assembler to entrepreneur✓ Building and scaling Edurite✓ Why he decided to enter the home interiors space✓ The HomeLane story and lessons from building a brand✓ Startup failures, pivots and leadership lessons✓ Entrepreneurship, risk-taking and the mindset required to succeed✓ Advice for aspiring founders and business leadersWatch this inspiring conversation filled with insights, personal stories and real lessons from an entrepreneur who kept reinventing himself.#GetRealWithPrasun #Magicbricks #SrikanthIyer #HomeLane #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #FounderStory #EdTech #HomeInteriors #StartupIndia

Get Real I Episode 9 Ft. Arun Kumar Aleti, CEO, Elemental Realty

In this episode of Get Real, the official podcast by Magicbricks, we sit down with Arun Kumar Aleti, CEO of Elemental Realty, for a deeply personal and insightful conversation on ambition, risk-taking, and redefining real estate in India.From growing up in Vizag to studying at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Arun’s journey is shaped by both discipline and introspection. What started as a personal frustration while buying his own home eventually became the trigger for building a real estate company rooted in professionalism, transparency, and customer-first thinking.This conversation goes beyond business. Arun opens up about leaving a stable corporate career to pursue purpose, the early struggles of building without capital or legacy, and the mindset required to succeed in a traditionally closed industry. He shares lessons from failure, the importance of structured thinking over instinct, and why most developers get the fundamentals wrong.We also explore the human side of leadership—how dance, marathons, and even his 4-year-old son have shaped his approach to life and business. From leadership lessons that no MBA can teach to his long-term vision for transforming India’s home-buying experience, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights.Whether you are a homebuyer, entrepreneur, or someone navigating career choices, this episode gives you a real look at what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up.

Get Real I Episode 8 Ft. Amritha Ballal, Architect, Space Matters

What happens when a confused teenager chooses architecture to “check it out” — and ends up discovering a lifelong calling?In this episode of Get Real, hosted by Prasun Kumar, CMO – Magicbricks, we meet Amritha Ballal, one of India’s most celebrated architects, whose journey into architecture began almost by accident but evolved into a remarkable career.Amrita was given the rare opportunity to design a memorial at the site of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy when she had barely graduated from architecture school — a moment that shaped her perspective on architecture, memory, and responsibility.Originally from Southern India, raised in Gurugram, and having worked across Africa and Norway, Amrita’s global experiences have deeply influenced her design philosophy. Her work reflects a powerful blend of cultural sensitivity, social consciousness, and architectural innovation.In this insightful conversation, Amritha Ballal speaks about:Her unconventional journey into architectureDesigning the Bhopal Gas Tragedy memorial early in her careerThe global influences that shaped her workThe evolving identity of modern Indian architectureThe mistakes many contemporary architects are making todayWhat makes Indian architecture unique in an increasingly chaotic urban landscapeThis episode explores how architecture can go beyond buildings — becoming a medium to tell stories, preserve memory, and shape the way we live.Watch the full conversation on Get Real With Prasun.#GetRealWithPrasun #Magicbricks #Architecture #IndianArchitecture #Podcast #AmrithaBallal #Design #UrbanDesign

Get Real I Episode 7 Ft. Aashit Verma, Founder, Hanto Workspaces

What does it take for a small-town boy to make his mark in the high-stakes world of real estate? Grit? Confidence? Street smarts?Technology? Patience — or all of it?Meet Aashit Verma, Founder of Hanto Workspaces — a story of resilience, risk, and relentless belief. His first startup stumbled before it could truly take off. His second venture began just as COVID hit. But this boy from Bilaspur knew one powerful trick: patience.He waited, he adapted, and he built — and eventually, he made it big.

Get Real I Episode 6 Ft. Raahil Reddy, Director of Fortune Primero

In this episode of Get Real, hosted by Prasun Kumar, CMO, Magicbricks, we sit down with Raahil Reddy, Director of Fortune Primero — a second-generation leader determined to modernise Indian real estate and redefine Bengaluru’s future skyline.From the company’s first commercial building in 1995 to planning over 20 lakh sq. ft of next-gen mixed-use developments, Raahil opens up about legacy, innovation, risk-taking, and the philosophy driving Fortune Primero’s new chapter.In this episode, Raahil speaks on:- The early beginnings of Fortune Primero and how NR Towers became Decathlon’s first GCC in India- The vision behind The New Way, their first high-rise residential project in a highly competitive market- His return to India to scale a 30-year legacy business into the high-rise residential space- Building Fortune Primero into a national thought leader in futuristic, sustainable, customer-first development- Why walk-to-work, mixed-use communities will shape the next phase of Indian urban living- The company’s consistent growth and its 98% occupancy through the build-own-manage-lease model- Creating future-ready homes with global inspiration grounded in local sensibilities- Their upcoming 15-acre integrated township is planned for Sarjapur, Bengaluru- The “Guest-First” philosophy and how empathy drives every design, process, and decision- Using technology and transparency to elevate customer experience from sale to possessionThis conversation goes beyond buildings—it’s about vision, responsibility, and the future of real estate in India.Tune in to this insightful discussion with Prasun Kumar and Raahil Reddy.